'Street Fighter V' Update: Beta Comes Dec. 17 Bringing 2.26GB DLC; Controllers Pre-Order Opens for $60-$230; Fightsticks with TouchPad, Panel Buttons, PS3, PS4 Compatible

"Street Fighter V" beta has been confirmed to return this month. With it comes an all-new "Street Fighter V" controller available for pre-order.

"Street Fighter V" beta PC and PlayStation 4 versions have gotten an update which raised the beta to 1.06 that comes with a downloadable content of around 2.26 GB. Although the game is currently closed, "Street Fighter V" is set to return for the third beta phase on Dec. 17 and will be available until Dec. 20, as per the advertisement posted on the PlayStation Store.

The "Street Fighter V" return's sure evidence of this date is the screencap, which IGN has gotten from the PlayStation Store. Capcom is yet to confirm these dates, IGN reported.

Meanwhile, "Street Fighter V" fans can now pre-order the controllers on the Mad Catz site. The price for Street Fighter TE-S+ and V TE2+ FightSticks preorder is at USD200 and USD230 respectively, while the FightPad PROs and the FightStick Alpha are available for USD60 and USD80 respectively.

The Mad Catz web page for these controllers also mentioned that the TE2 and TE-S+ FightSticks will come with a completely functional touchpad, along with R3 and L3 buttons that will be added to the existing eight-button panel. Moreover, these controllers are reportedly compatible with the PS4 and PS3. This allows gamers to play late-gen action games with the latest controllers.

All 15 characters announced for the upcoming "Street Fighter V" game such as Karin, Dhalsim, Laura and Rashid will all be playable, and another six characters will be launched within the first year, Capcom-Unity reported.

"Street Fighter V" is set for release on Feb. 16 next year for PS4 and PC platforms. The game can be pre-ordered on GameStop, Amazon, Steam, Best Buy, and Playstation Network. The beta version, on the other hand, is available to players who will preorder its full version, or to anyone who signs up on the "Street Fighter" website.

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